Require a password or authentication for purchases

You can help prevent accidental purchases on your device from the Play Store app by turning on authentication. Authentication means certain information, like a password, must be entered on your device to make a purchase. If you need, you can change or reset your Google Account password.

Turn authentication on or off

Authentication settings apply only to the active account on the device where you add them. If you use your Google Account on more than one device, repeat the steps below for each device. If you use multiple accounts on your device, repeat the steps below for each account on the device.

What authentication settings mean

For all purchases through Google Play on this device (default setting): Authentication is required for every digital content purchase through Google Play (including within apps).

Every 30 minutes: Every time you authenticate for a purchase, you can continue to buy all forms of digital content through Google Play (including within apps) for the next 30 minutes without authenticating again.

Never: Authentication is not required for purchases. Disabling authentication may result in unauthorized purchases. You assume responsibility for all charges.